Maine Heirloom Apple Guide

September has arrived and with it the leading edge of the Maine apple season. Take a look at the updated Maine Heirloom Apple Guide for detailed information on where and when to find dozens of heirloom apple varieties grown at sixteen outstanding Maine orchards.

The orchard guide is a coproduction of Portland Food Map and the intrepid apple expert Sean Turley at The Righteous Russet (instagram). We hope this provides you with all the information you need to go out for a self-directed exploration of Maine orchards and the many heirloom apples they offer. Use it throughout the fall to go exploring so you can take advantage of the entire season.

For those of you who like to consume Maine apples in liquid form also check out our Guide to Maine Cider Producers—a list of the 26 cideries in Maine. Many have a tasting room that you might visit after a day of apple picking.

Tight Lines Cider


Blue Lobster Urban Winery
has released Tight Lines Cider. Described as a British-style 6.4% abv cider that is light, and bone-dry, the limited 2020 release was pressed last fall with Macintosh and Macoun apples sourced from Maine. A secondary col fondo fermentation in the bottle results in a sparkling cider.

The release of Tight Lines brings the number of Maine cider producers up to 21—with at least six more in various stages of development. See our Guide to Maine Cider Makers for more information.